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Q: Good Morning folks,
As part of a query today you stated the following, "CPD could be replaced with a rock-solid floating rate preferred such as BCE. PRE. AD "- This symbol doesn't show but BCE.PR.A and BCE.PR.D do show on a Morningstar search. If these are what you are referring to, which would be the better?
Many thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Len on May 12, 2014
Q: How do Canadian energy producers typically calculate depletion costs per barrel? Please be as detailed as possible, perhaps by showing a sample calculation. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi team:
I bought some CPD (ETF for preferred shares) in my investment account about a year ago, it went down abit, but in the last few months it has rebounded and I am now no longer in the red
It was for income, but with the impending rising rates, would it be at risk of dropping in value ?
I realized that this could be a window of opportunity to get out and get into something like CDZ to get a nice dividend with some growth potential (I can tolerate the risks), thanks team!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 12, 2014
Q: Not a question, just a rhetorical comment. Publish at your discretion. There have been a couple of questions on why the drop in energy stock prices over the past 2 trading days. The seasonality on energy is February 25 to May 9. Coincidence?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on May 12, 2014
Q: re-knight-GUD-they have a priority review voucher with the FDA-there plan is to sell it-do you have any idea what it may be worth. thanks
Read Answer Asked by robert on May 12, 2014
Q: My question is with respect to growth stocks which we know are rapidly losing favour in a shift to value stocks. In this environment and knowing declines could continue for some time, why would an investor not sell growth stocks and move to value stocks? It doesn't seem to me prudent to keep riding the wave down.But I know market timing is a mug's game.
Also, given its size, is Constellation Software (CSU) a growth or value stock or is it a bit of a hybrid?
Thank you, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

I have $5000 burning a hole in my pocket, which I would like to turn into a "nice graduating gift" for my grandson. My timeframe is 4 years. What's your absolute best pick for growth at this time? I know this sounds a bit like going to the Oracle at Delphi, but it seems to work. You've provided so many excellent suggestions from which I've garnered some very nice returns ... and now I can't pick just one! Success, ironically, may be the bane of your chosen profession. Thanks so much for this wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I would like your opinion on Agrium (AGU.TO). Earnings looked fairly weak and it has since been slapped with analyst downgrades. I also just heard a guest on BNN indicating there may a large surplus of potash worldwide. I'd like to know if you are still positive on the stock or I should exit. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 12, 2014
Q: I am looking for advice on what type of accounts I should be holding my ETFs in. Presently the four ETFs I have (XBB, XSP, and XIC) are held in my brokerage non-registered account. I am wondering which ones, if any, should be moved to an RRSP or TFSA in order to keep taxes at an optimal level. Do you have any advice on which accounts these should be held in?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

You mentioned some time ago that if you could one Canadian growth stock it would be Avigilon. The recent price action on the stock has been pretty frustrating for every investor. Have your views changed in any way. What should one do in a situation when the purchase price is around $30 and now it is going lower every minute as we speak. Would you recommend selling AVO and moving into something like WCP or SGY.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

In September 2013, you gave a quick look thru Arcam AB, AMAVF. Based on their latest Quarter and their new acquisition and growth, could you add some more colour on Arcam AB if possible. And is it a decent buy at current levels since coming off their 52 week high.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 12, 2014
Q: ENT Not sure what to do with this one. Sell or hold. Thank You Andy
Read Answer Asked by Andy on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team. LOY getting beaten up again, I know you have commented on this stock before but given its current depressed price at about .42, is it a speculative buy?
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on May 12, 2014
Q: re: general question on Energy

First off, great job yesterday on MC...

Energy is down across the board and the big story for allot of us is AVO cracks the $20 mark - the wrong way.

First on AVO, this is why we diversify. Is there any reason to think in a year from now this week for AVO won't be a distant memory? Results looked fine from what I can tell.

And can you please comment on Energy in general and any catalyst that may have seen SGY, BTE, XOP, WCP etc... all take a significant hit today?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 12, 2014
Q: Hello Team. Could you please provide you assessment of High Liner Food's results.They reported yesterday. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 12, 2014
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